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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
12
From the New York Herald 1902 report a widow of a government employee in Cuba died after Yellow Fever inoculation by mosquito bites. The piece notes government experiments proving mosquitoes spread malaria and fevers. It warns readers to avoid malarial sources and keep blood pure to resist disease.
CS Farrow & Co will sell beet plows and harrows, new furniture, Chambers hardware. Rumor of a Maccabees field meet against Woodmen this spring. De T W Harris occupies two tromels in Warren block, with doors and pocket knives at Chambers. The local venue list shows travel up 80 percent recently. Sterling rumored in Portland. new occupant says Sterling is in private affairs, business paused. Second hand bicycles cheap at Chambers. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim one day cure.
Justice COA Wintermeier selected on January 5 with E Whattam and Geo W Norris to appoint jurors for Eugene district for 1903. Listed jurors include H D Wylie, J M Howe, McGinnis, Eli Barger, WT Carr, PJ McPherson, J J Rowland, EU Loby, and others, totaling numerous local residents.
The directors of the First National Bank of Eugene held their regular quarterly meeting and declared the quarterly dividend on Jan 1, 1908. The condensed statement shows total assets of 1,024,285.38 with capital 950,000 and surplus 25,000, plus available cash 98,075.60 and bank balances and U.S. treasury funds 407,317.81.
A multi-item wire reports German influence sought to control the Panama Canal. Pope mediated Saxony Crown Prince reconciliation with his eloping wife. Anthracite commission to hold lengthy sessions to settle union disputes. Y M C A building in Cleveland gutted for $40,000. German and coal trade tensions rise as retailers sue over coal deliveries.
The irrepressible John Lamberty, a German hater, was examined for sanity by Dr Cheshire and L Brown before Judge Kincaid and sentenced to the insane asylum at Salem. Taken to the asylum this afternoon after earlier orders to leave the county and a detour to Springfield. Sheriff Wither brought him from Eugene to the county jail. His divorced wife, previously threatened, felt fear but relief now that he is jailed.
County commissioners set the 1908 tax levy at 23 mills for state, school and county purposes, a reduction of two mills from last year’s 24 mills. The levy is divided into eight divisions.
The Federated Trades Union and labor organizations in Grants Pass plan a co operative store modeled on eastern and middle state Grange and Farmers' Alliances. First groceries will be sold, with aims to expand to all merchandise. The venture seeks to unify local stores under a mutual pricing agreement.
Eight year old Florence Grigsby daughter of Mrs A M Grigsby of Springfield was taken to the Salem insane asylum by Sheriff Withers and Mrs J E Robberson as assistant. The child was examined by Dr W L Cheshire before Judge Kincaid and sentenced. She has been an idiot all her life and at times violent.
Mrs H Newcomb of Decatur Illinois credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of indigestion and related suffering. She reports rapid relief, improved appetite, and a 35 pound gain after use. The medicine is offered as a guaranteed remedy for indigestion liver and kidney troubles at 50 cents a bottle at DeLang's drug store.
H W Dunn retires from part of the Bonboniere bakery and restaurant management in Eugene. A L W sold his interests yesterday to his brother F B Dunn, who will run the business. The brothers have managed Bonboniere for about two years, improving its success while the retiree remains in Eugene and undecided on future confections.
Michael Vogt aged 54 years 4 months 7 days formerly of Eugene and long time resident moved to Salem recently where he died yesterday morning The funeral will be held Saturday at 9 oclock from the Catholic church with interment in the Catholic cemetery Father Beutgen officiating Joseph Vogl from Portland attends the details of his father Mia Vogl widow of the deceased resides on East Eighth street and suffers the loss of her lifelong companion.
On December 25, 1903 at the bride's home in Wendling Miss Ruby Whitbeck married WD Rockefellow in a ceremony conducted by Rev P Workman. The couple will reside in Washington where the groom operates a business.
John McMahan, described as the prison’s most desperate criminal, assaulted Chapel Guard Jay McCormick with intent to kill. McCormick defended himself, delivering blows that left the assailant unconscious after McCormick endured several head injuries from a brick in the convict’s hands.
Amos and Jasper Wilkins of Coburg ride the early train to Kansas City to attend the National Livestock Association event. Amos Wilkins serves as a delegate appointed by the Laoe county board of trade. they expect to be away about two weeks.
All accounts not satisfactorily settled by January 15 1908 will be placed for collection as we are going to make a change and wish to close our books to Gueen and Bon.
A reader from Wichester Indiana quotes M Austin praising Dr King and New Life Pike for curing his wife of illness after doctors failed. The testimonial mentions relief from liver trouble and severe headaches and notes purchase at W L Deego's drug store.
Daily Guard reports Officer Croner stopped a burglar at the Castle Saloon at 2 AM. A saw and gimlet were found on the suspect, who claimed to be Burt Aldrich alias Leon, with a background in Prineville. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment. preliminary trial set before Judge Wintermier tomorrow at 3 PM.
A busy social note lists Sally Quaid Jack Lhitehard in the city, Frank Wilkenson and Frank Ware with wife in town, and HD Wagnon on a valley business trip. Others include Jack Bean to Latham, Jack Flynn back from holiday, Mrs JC Perkins returning to Cottage Grove, and Mrs J Baker visiting friends before leaving for Junction.
A ceremony on January 4 1900 at 8 30 am at the bride’s parents home in Springfill joined Miss Lulu Zimmerman to Season Bheels with Key Jo Gregory officiating. An impressive ceremony followed by breakfast and church service at the Methodist Episcopal church. Many friends wish the couple long and happy life.
Homer Hall of Weat Point Io credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with curing his severe cold and coughs after physicians doubted help. He writes he now weighs 227 pounds and calls it life saving. Trial free at WL De Lapo's. product guaranteed for coughs colds and lung trouble.
Attention GAR members notice posts a time change to the fourth Saturday monthly with the first gathering January 10. A banquet will follow in the evening and tickets will be available. Presiding officer McGinnis urges members to attend with prompt arrival and proper wear.
Series of estate transfers and property deeds list numerous Springfield Eugene and Cottage Grove parcels with values from 5 to 4,000 dollars. Also notes final accounts for Henry Beck and Jane Allen estates, guardianship and marriage license entries and witnesses.
In an evening ceremony at the office of Justice A Wintermeler, Dammon and Flora Kenoff were married. The couple will reside on Flora Kenoff's homestead on the McKenzie river. Kenoff has long resided in the city, while Dammon runs a timber cruising business he built up.
W H Lincoln of Cottage Grove presented a petition to county commissioners for a bridge across Moeby creek east of Cottage Grove. The petition was granted on condition that a road be constructed along the route.
A drilling machine arrived at a Fairmount depot amid curiosity as locals claimed it would bore through hard rock to reach pure water. The apparatus, ordered from Waterloo Iowa, was hauled to Willamette Street this afternoon drawing attention from residents and reporters alike.
The G A R will hold its regular meeting on Saturday January 10 at 6 pm at the WRU and Ladies of GAR and J W Geary Post GAR. A joint installation of officers will follow. Members of the orders are invited. By order Committee.
A O U W Grand Master William Spaith of Baker City will speak at the Christian church at 7 80 pm on Tuesday January 18 1903 on Fraternity Music by Misa Stinson Mrs Pipes and Mr Frezer All members of the order and the public are invited to attend.
Yesterday at high noon in Forest Grove Bert Smith son of E L Smith a prosperous local farmer wed Miss Lottie Btrickland. The couple arrived from Forest Grove this afternoon and will reside in Springfield.
A 19th century style claim by DH Turner from Dempeoytown praises Lr King's New Life Pillar as a grand medicine. It touts quick relief for constipation and liver trouble, noting a price of 25 cents at W L DeLeu's drug store.
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